Stepping into old England

When I was little I remember hearing about the Dickens Festival done in SLC. It always sounded so fun and I don't recall ever going. This year I noticed the add in the Sunday paper and quickly made plans to go. We went Sat after the Ward party and it was just as much fun as I thought it would be. They had vendors set up everywhere at the Utah state Fair Grounds. In two separate buildings they had Oliver and Scrooge playing as well as some chimney sweeps and Victorian dancers. In another part of the building they had a booth where the kids could dip candles and see Father Christmas. Conner asked for Thomas and Kaily asked for Pillow Pets. Conner was SO excited to see Santa. It was fun to see the excitement on his face! Corbin slept the whole time in a pack we brought for him, he enjoyed it too. Kaily liked seeing all the fun characters and the dancing. If she could have she would have sat at the stage all day just watching all the fun things, but her little brother wanted no part of that, he was more interested in the pretend swords and guns everywhere. It was a great time!

Ward Christmas Party

This year it was my turn to plan our Primary Christmas activity. We wanted to do Christmas around the word as our theme. However, our little primary activity turned into the ward Christmas Breakfast. It was a lot of fun. We had people talk about different Christmas cultures and traditions. I learned a lot that I didn't know before and the kids had lots of fun. We ended the party with the kids doing the Nativity. With help from a very wise and inspired song leader we were able to put together a short little Nativity program with songs and scripture. It turned out really good and I felt like it expressed the true meaning of Christmas.

Jammies are illegal

On our way home from Kaily's school yesterday she saw a lady on her porch talking on the phone while still in her PJ's. She made a comment on how something is illegal. I ignored her and we went to the store. While there we saw another lady in her jammies shopping. Kaily made a disgusted noise. I asked her what was wrong so she told me about the lady on her porch and pointed out the next lady shopping. She said that it was illegal for people to be out in public in their jammies. I explained to her that it really is not illegal. Her reply was this, "Well it should be!! People should get dressed before they leave their house and if they don't they should get a ticket or something." I should also mention that she doesn't like to go to Walmart for the same reason. I couldn't bring myself to tell her that I used to go out in my jammies.

Sick Boys

My little boys are sick. Conner has something yucky that is like the flu, but we think it might be something different. Corbin has a little cough. It's nothing too serious, but they both have been sleeping a lot lately. They look so cute together, even though my heart breaks for them when they are like this.

Blessings

On Sunday Nov, 28 we had the opportunity to bless Corbin while my brother Jason was in town. It was a snowy cold day and we were so thankful for those who braved the weather to come support us. The day was so much fun and it was nice to have family around that we don't get to see often enough. Clint blessed Corbin and he did a good job. I can't express how thankful I am to have a worthy Priesthood holder in our home. My SIL, Steph, took some great pics of the day. The kids had so much fun with their cousins and my little house seemed to grow so everyone could fit.